Smartstone through-body veining: An evolution of the edge
Smartstone has taken a major leap in the advancement of kitchen benchtop aesthetics as the first to introduce in Australia a new surface print technology that addresses the visual gap found in traditional porcelain surfaces.
With the Sintered Collection, Smartstone has pioneered through-body veining technology, ushering an edge evolution to ensure that elegant patterns, intricate veining, and colours flow seamlessly through the entire thickness of a 20mm slab.
Creating a seamless look that mimics the natural formation of marble and granite, this innovation is transformative for modern renovations where the 20mm benchtop edge has become a standard and a viable option for those who are not interested in mitred waterfalls.
For many years, traditional porcelain and some engineered stone surfaces offered a "surface-only" aesthetic. While the top of a slab features a stunning, intricate marble pattern, the illusion disappears as soon as the stone is cut, and the body of the slab often reveals a plain, monochromatic core that looks too different from its surface colour or design.
In contemporary design, the trend is moving towards a sleeker, more minimalist profile. And with a 20mm edge, the side of the stone is highly visible. Without through-body veining, this inner edge would appear as a solid, mismatched colour, breaking the visual flow and highlighting the synthetic nature of the material.
The exclusive Smartstone technology makes it possible for the veins or surface colour to travel through the cut-out, providing a premium finish that replicates natural stone and elevates the overall quality of kitchen benchtops with 20mm edges.
Through-body veining on 20mm edges gives a coherent look with full splashback and undermount sink in this pantry.
Images: Bellini Bianco in kitchen by F3 Studio
Vein designs are visible when cut and wrapped around an undermount sink.
This unique Smartstone feature becomes even more apparent for undermount sinks in high-end kitchen renovations where the sink cut-out is a focal point. Through-body veining ensures that the veins wrap around the inner rim of the sink and descend into the body of the slab, satisfying the discerning eye with the materiality resembling real stone.
Furthermore, through-body veining offers a practical advantage during the fabrication and installation process. Because the pattern is integrated into the slab itself rather than just printed on top, minor repairs or edge profiling do not lose surface design. During fabrication, the integrity of the veining and colour remains intact if an edge needs to be slightly rounded or polished to fit a specific kitchen layout, giving renovators and designers greater flexibility and confidence in knowing the stone will look flawless from every angle.
Smartstone sintered stone surfaces with through-body veining ensure that a renovation is both beautiful and meets high standards of quality and durability. By reimagining porcelain to include depth of design, Smartstone provides a sophisticated alternative to traditional porcelain and natural stone without sacrificing performance. Whether viewed from the top or at eye-level along a 20mm edge, through-body veining delivers a level of precision and luxury that transforms a standard kitchen benchtop into a stand-out feature of any home.
Image: Dining bar in Calacatta Viola at Pino's Vino e Cucina al Mare
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